Why are the gene pools of small populations reduced compared to those of larger populations? (1 point)Responsesinbreedinginbreedinglack of suitable mateslack of suitable matesbottleneck eventsbottleneck eventslack of advantageous traits
- Inbreeding: Small populations may be more prone to inbreeding, resulting in a reduced genetic diversity.
- Lack of suitable mates: Small populations may have a limited number of potential mating partners, leading to a reduction in gene pools.
- Bottleneck events: Small populations may experience bottleneck events, where a large portion of the population is eliminated, resulting in a loss of genetic diversity.
- Lack of advantageous traits: Small populations may have a limited number of advantageous traits present within the gene pool, reducing overall genetic diversity.